The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 119, Issue 7, Supplement 1 , Pages S12-S16 , July 2006

Brain Volume Regulation in Response to Hypo-osmolality and Its Correction

  • Richard H. Sterns, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Richard H. Sterns, MD, Rochester General Hospital, 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, New York 14621.
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  • Stephen M. Silver, MD

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PII: S0002-9343(06)00489-X

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.05.003

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 119, Issue 7, Supplement 1 , Pages S12-S16 , July 2006

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